Afro-Brazilian Classical Music: The memory of black music in the Orquestra Afro-Brasileira
Note from BBT: Shortly after I began to dive into the experiences of black folks in Brazil, it wasn’t long after that my attention would […]
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“They kill us in the name of Jesus”: Followers of Candomblé religion detail threats by Protestants and “dope dealers for Jesus”
Note from BBT: Thursday was January 21st, and as someone’s post on IG reminded me of that it was the National Day for Combating Religious […]
In the state of Bahia, cases of intolerance against Afro-Brazilian religion have increased 2,250%: latest is attack on monument symbolizing black resistance to slavery
Note from BW of Brazil: Assaults of sacred temples and leaders of Afro-Brazilian religions is yet another aspect of Brazil’s rejection of its African heritage. […]
After dispute between religious leader’s partner and family over her burial place, Mãe Stella, Brazil’s most important Candomblé priestess, is buried in Salvador, Bahia
Note from BW of Brazil: The death of one of Brazil’s most important religious leaders last week was rife with controversy. It’s a shame when […]
Exalting itself the “blackest religion of Brazil”, but with no space for the discussion of black issues, are black identity and Neo-Pentecostal currents incompatible?
Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another trap for Africans and African descendants worldwide. White supremacy has so many weapons that when it doesn’t succeed […]
“We’re watching you!”: Afro-Brazilian lawyer, part of truth about black slavery commission, finds fascist/KKK warning posted in front of his house
Note from BW of Brazil: I know that most people, including Brazilians themselves, wouldn’t believe that there are elements that adhere to white extremists view […]
Mãe Gilda, a symbol of the fight against religious intolerance, to be honored with a bust
Note from BW of Brazil: Religious intolerance has been an issue in Brazil for about as long as enslaved Africans have existed in the nation. […]
Evangelical church videos offensive to Afro-Brazilian religions multiply; videos show Evangelical services claiming to “expel” demons
Note from BW of Brazil: A few weeks ago, we presented a brief historical perspective on Brazil’s ongoing, long time persecution of Afro-Brazilian religious rites […]
January 21: Afro-Brazilian religious leaders speak in favor of the National Day against Religious Intolerance
Note from BW of Brazil: Today is January 21st which is celebrated at the National Day against Religious Intolerance. Afro-Brazilian religions have a long and important […]
If Iemanjá is an African goddess, who are these negros carrying? Brazil’s “racial democracy” at its finest
Note from BW of Brazil: The arrival of 4-5 million African slaves in Brazil during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade brought various expressions of African culture […]
